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Senior PSA Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·SAN SEBASTIAN DE LOS REYES, M, ES·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Westinghouse seeks a Senior PSA Engineer to perform probabilistic safety assessments for operating nuclear power plants and new reactor designs. In this role, you'll develop risk models for internal/external events, low-power/shutdown operations, and support global customers and regulatory bodies in making operational and licensing decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering evaluations of nuclear power plant systems including risk modeling for internal and external events, multiple hazard types, and low-power/shutdown operational modes
  • Support both domestic and international operating plants as well as new reactor designs in the development phase
  • Develop and apply PSA models to provide operators with risk insights for operational, financial, and regulatory decisions
  • Collaborate with global project teams across multiple roles (model author, technical mentor, independent verifier) to meet schedule and budget objectives
  • Present technical findings and interface directly with global customers and regulatory bodies on PSA results
  • Mentor junior engineers on PSA methodologies and industry best practices

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years of nuclear industry experience with emphasis on PRA/PSA work
  • Proficiency with PRA/PSA modeling tools (Risk Spectrum, CAFTA)
  • Knowledge of NUREG-CR-6850 and regulatory guidance
  • Fluent English with strong technical report writing skills

Desired

  • Demonstrated teamwork and mentoring capability
  • Experience with international project delivery

Location

Hybrid role based in San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain; up to 10% international travel to support customers in Europe, North America, and Asia

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationSAN SEBASTIAN DE LOS REYES, M, ES
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

PSAPRARISK SPECTRUMCAFTANUREG-CR-6850INTERNAL EVENTSEXTERNAL EVENTS

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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